Prediction of traffic flow for real-time control /

able to adjust to changing traffic patterns by using on-line

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chandrasekaran, Priya, 1972-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:able to adjust to changing traffic patterns by using on-line
accurately predict the traffic flow conditions for the next
average, performs as good and in some cases better, as it is
control period. The objective of this study was to propose a
data. Exponential smoothing does not perform well where
exponential forecasting method can be made adaptive, it would
exponential smoothing and historic average predictors at the
good predictor where traffic patterns remain steady. The
intersection of Beltline and Plano in Richardson, Texas. The
optimization package which generates optimal signal timing
plans using traffic flows as inputs. To use PASSER IV in a
prediction algorithm and test the same with existing models
proposed algorithm, which was an adaptation on historic
prove useful where historic data is non-existent.
real-time signal control system, it is essential to
real-time signal system. PASSER IV is an arterial system
relationship of these flows to the traffic control signal
settings are major factors in the development of an adaptive
sudden decrease in traffic volumes. If the double
test results concluded that the use of historic data was a
The prediction model developed was tested along with
The prediction of traffic flow on a network and the
there are sudden highs and lows as often observed in arterial
to select the most appropriate one for field implementation.
traffic patterns in Richardson. It tends to underestimate
when there is a sudden increase and overestimate in case of a
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:viii, 77 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 57-59.